Daily Current Affairs Quiz – 12th January 2019

January 14, 2019

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1. National Youth Day is celebrated in all over the world on what day?

January 4th

January 14th

April 12th

January 12th

July 16th

Explanation:

Answer: D)

National Youth Day is celebrated in all over the world on 12 January on the birthday of Swami Vivekananda. In 1984 the Government of India declared the day as the National Youth Day. Since 1985 the event is celebrated in India every year.

Explanation:

Answer: D)

National Youth Day is celebrated in all over the world on 12 January on the birthday of Swami Vivekananda. In 1984 the Government of India declared the day as the National Youth Day. Since 1985 the event is celebrated in India every year.

Question 2 of 10

2. 6 states signed agreement for Renukaji dam multipurpose project. Which state does not include in the list?

Haryana,

Himachal Pradesh,

Uttarakhand,

Delhi

None of these

Explanation:

Answer: E)

Six states Haryana, Himachal Pradesh, Uttarakhand, Delhi, Rajasthan and Uttar Pradesh signed an agreement for construction of Renukaji Dam Multi Purpose Project.Agreement on water sharing was signed on 28 August 2008.Renukaji Dam project has been conceived as a storage project on the Giri river (tributary of the Yamuna) in Sirmour district of Himachal. It envisages construction if 148 m high rock-filled dam for supply of 23 cumec water to Delhi and other basin states.

Explanation:

Answer: E)

Six states Haryana, Himachal Pradesh, Uttarakhand, Delhi, Rajasthan and Uttar Pradesh signed an agreement for construction of Renukaji Dam Multi Purpose Project.Agreement on water sharing was signed on 28 August 2008.Renukaji Dam project has been conceived as a storage project on the Giri river (tributary of the Yamuna) in Sirmour district of Himachal. It envisages construction if 148 m high rock-filled dam for supply of 23 cumec water to Delhi and other basin states.

Question 3 of 10

3. In which city does the inaugurationof the 25th edition of Partnership Summit 2019 held?

Pune

Delhi

Mumbai

Varanasi

Bangalore

Explanation:

Answer: C)

Vice President M. Venkaiah Naidu inaugurated the 25th edition of Partnership Summit 2019 in Mumbai.Theme of Summit is New India Rising to Global Occasions. The summit is expected to build new partnerships and explore investment opportunities in sectors like Artificial Intelligence, big data, food processing, defence, aeronautics, renewable energy and tourism.The Partnership Summit 2019 is being organised by the Ministry of Commerce and Industry, the Maharashtra Government and the Confederation of Indian Industry.

Explanation:

Answer: C)

Vice President M. Venkaiah Naidu inaugurated the 25th edition of Partnership Summit 2019 in Mumbai.Theme of Summit is New India Rising to Global Occasions. The summit is expected to build new partnerships and explore investment opportunities in sectors like Artificial Intelligence, big data, food processing, defence, aeronautics, renewable energy and tourism.The Partnership Summit 2019 is being organised by the Ministry of Commerce and Industry, the Maharashtra Government and the Confederation of Indian Industry.

Question 4 of 10

4. Name the campaign launched by Ministry of Women and Child Development, that aims to discover and celebrate the exceptional achievements of women.

#www: Web Wonder Women

#www: Women and Acheivements

#www: Women Acheivements on Internet

#www: Wonders of Women

#www: Web, Women and Wonders

Explanation:

Answer: A)

The Ministry of Women and Child Development, Government of India, has launched an online campaign, ‘#www : Web Wonder Women’.The Campaign aims to discover and celebrate the exceptional achievements of women, who have been driving positive agenda of social change via social media.The Campaign has been launched by the Ministry of Women and Child Development, Government of India in association with the NGO Breakthrough and Twitter.

Explanation:

Answer: A)

The Ministry of Women and Child Development, Government of India, has launched an online campaign, ‘#www : Web Wonder Women’.The Campaign aims to discover and celebrate the exceptional achievements of women, who have been driving positive agenda of social change via social media.The Campaign has been launched by the Ministry of Women and Child Development, Government of India in association with the NGO Breakthrough and Twitter.

Question 5 of 10

5. Which state will become first state in the country to roll out Universal Basic Income?

Sikkim

Manipur

Uttar Pradesh

Mehalaya

Rajasthan

Explanation:

Answer: A)

Sikkim becomes the first state in the country to introduce the scheme called the Universal Basic Income (UBI).Universal basic income (UBI) is a model for providing all citizens of a country with a given sum of money, regardless of their income, resources or employment status.This scheme is alternative to social welfare programmes with benefits towards reducing poverty.

Explanation:

Answer: A)

Sikkim becomes the first state in the country to introduce the scheme called the Universal Basic Income (UBI).Universal basic income (UBI) is a model for providing all citizens of a country with a given sum of money, regardless of their income, resources or employment status.This scheme is alternative to social welfare programmes with benefits towards reducing poverty.

Yes Bank, India’s fourth largest private sector bank has appointed Brahm Dutt as non-executive part-time chairman to the board.Brahm Dutt has been on Yes Bank’s board since July 2013 as an independent director. He is currently also the chairman of the Nomination and Remuneration Committee.

Explanation:

Answer: A)

Yes Bank, India’s fourth largest private sector bank has appointed Brahm Dutt as non-executive part-time chairman to the board.Brahm Dutt has been on Yes Bank’s board since July 2013 as an independent director. He is currently also the chairman of the Nomination and Remuneration Committee.

Question 7 of 10

7. The Union Ministry of Women and Child Development is organising the sixth edition of Women of India Organic Festival in which city?

Chennai

Chandigarh

Delhi

Mumbai

Nagpur

Explanation:

Answer: B)

The Union Ministry of Women and Child Development is organising the sixth edition of the festival.Three-day ‘Women of India Organic Festival’ will begin at Leisure Valley in Sector-10 here on Saturday to celebrate and promote women farmers and entrepreneurs in the organic sector from the remotest parts of India.The Women of India Organic Festival has been held annually in New Delhi since 2015, and makes its debut in Chandigarh this year. Through this festival, the Ministry aims to educate people about its various initiatives and schemes relating to women and children.

Explanation:

Answer: B)

The Union Ministry of Women and Child Development is organising the sixth edition of the festival.Three-day ‘Women of India Organic Festival’ will begin at Leisure Valley in Sector-10 here on Saturday to celebrate and promote women farmers and entrepreneurs in the organic sector from the remotest parts of India.The Women of India Organic Festival has been held annually in New Delhi since 2015, and makes its debut in Chandigarh this year. Through this festival, the Ministry aims to educate people about its various initiatives and schemes relating to women and children.

Question 8 of 10

8. To mark employment generation for 1.06 lakh youths in a year, which state organised Global Skill Summit – 2019?

Gujarat

Rajasthan

Madhya Pradesh

Uttarakhand

Jharkhand

Explanation:

Answer: E)

To mark employment generation for 1.06 lakh youths in a year, Government of Jharkhand organized Global Skill Summit – 2019 in Ranchi during which appointment letters were given to all the candidates. Jharkhand is the only state in the country where three global summits were organized in a row merely in four years. Shri Dharmendra Pradhan, Minister for Petroleum and Natural Gas, &Skill Development and Entrepreneurship today attended the summit

Explanation:

Answer: E)

To mark employment generation for 1.06 lakh youths in a year, Government of Jharkhand organized Global Skill Summit – 2019 in Ranchi during which appointment letters were given to all the candidates. Jharkhand is the only state in the country where three global summits were organized in a row merely in four years. Shri Dharmendra Pradhan, Minister for Petroleum and Natural Gas, &Skill Development and Entrepreneurship today attended the summit

Question 9 of 10

9. Name the mobile application that is launched by The Coimbatore city traffic police for the public to report traffic violation.

Police-E-Eye

Police-E-App

Police-E-City

Police-E-Check

None of these

Explanation:

Answer: A)

The Coimbatore city traffic police launched a mobile application ‘Police-E-Eye’ for the public to report traffic violation.The application will enable public to take pictures of traffic rule violators and upload them for the police to view and take actions.The app was developed by a seven-member team of Aveon Infotech

Explanation:

Answer: A)

The Coimbatore city traffic police launched a mobile application ‘Police-E-Eye’ for the public to report traffic violation.The application will enable public to take pictures of traffic rule violators and upload them for the police to view and take actions.The app was developed by a seven-member team of Aveon Infotech

Question 10 of 10

10. Indian Army organised the Army Technology Seminar-2019 in which city?

Delhi

Jaipur

Ranchi

Chandigarh

Kathmandu

Explanation:

Answer: A)

Indian Army organised the Army Technology Seminar-2019 in New Delhi.Theme of the seminar is “Disruptive Impact of Emerging Technologies on Land Warfare”. The seminar was aimed to bring together stakeholders in the military, academia and industry to provide perspective on the available and emerging technologies.The event was attended by Dr Subhash Bhamre, Raksha Rajya Mantri, Gen Bipin Rawat, Chief of the Army Staff, Shri Ajay Kumar, Secretary Department of Defence Production and other dignitaries from Ministry of Defence.

Explanation:

Answer: A)

Indian Army organised the Army Technology Seminar-2019 in New Delhi.Theme of the seminar is “Disruptive Impact of Emerging Technologies on Land Warfare”. The seminar was aimed to bring together stakeholders in the military, academia and industry to provide perspective on the available and emerging technologies.The event was attended by Dr Subhash Bhamre, Raksha Rajya Mantri, Gen Bipin Rawat, Chief of the Army Staff, Shri Ajay Kumar, Secretary Department of Defence Production and other dignitaries from Ministry of Defence.

7) The Union Ministry of Women and Child Development is organising the sixth edition of Women of India Organic Festival in which city?

a) Chennai

b) Chandigarh

c) Delhi

d) Mumbai

e) Nagpur

8) To mark employment generation for 1.06 lakh youths in a year, which state organised Global Skill Summit – 2019?

a) Gujarat

b) Rajasthan

c) Madhya Pradesh

d) Uttarakhand

e) Jharkhand

9) Name the mobile application that is launched by The Coimbatore city traffic police for the public to report traffic violation.

a) Police-E-Eye

b) Police-E-App

c) Police-E-City

d) Police-E-Check

e) None of these

10) Indian Army organised the Army Technology Seminar-2019 in which city?

a) Delhi

b) Jaipur

c) Ranchi

d) Chandigarh

e) Kathmandu

Answers :

1) Answer: D)

National Youth Day is celebrated in all over the world on 12 January on the birthday of Swami Vivekananda. In 1984 the Government of India declared the day as the National Youth Day. Since 1985 the event is celebrated in India every year.

2) Answer: E)

Six states Haryana, Himachal Pradesh, Uttarakhand, Delhi, Rajasthan and Uttar Pradesh signed an agreement for construction of Renukaji Dam Multi Purpose Project.Agreement on water sharing was signed on 28 August 2008.Renukaji Dam project has been conceived as a storage project on the Giri river (tributary of the Yamuna) in Sirmour district of Himachal. It envisages construction if 148 m high rock-filled dam for supply of 23 cumec water to Delhi and other basin states.

3) Answer: C)

Vice President M. Venkaiah Naidu inaugurated the 25th edition of Partnership Summit 2019 in Mumbai.Theme of Summit is New India Rising to Global Occasions. The summit is expected to build new partnerships and explore investment opportunities in sectors like Artificial Intelligence, big data, food processing, defence, aeronautics, renewable energy and tourism.The Partnership Summit 2019 is being organised by the Ministry of Commerce and Industry, the Maharashtra Government and the Confederation of Indian Industry.

4) Answer: A)

The Ministry of Women and Child Development, Government of India, has launched an online campaign, ‘#www : Web Wonder Women’.The Campaign aims to discover and celebrate the exceptional achievements of women, who have been driving positive agenda of social change via social media.The Campaign has been launched by the Ministry of Women and Child Development, Government of India in association with the NGO Breakthrough and Twitter.

5) Answer: A)

Sikkim becomes the first state in the country to introduce the scheme called the Universal Basic Income (UBI).Universal basic income (UBI) is a model for providing all citizens of a country with a given sum of money, regardless of their income, resources or employment status.This scheme is alternative to social welfare programmes with benefits towards reducing poverty.

6) Answer: A)

Yes Bank, India’s fourth largest private sector bank has appointed Brahm Dutt as non-executive part-time chairman to the board.Brahm Dutt has been on Yes Bank’s board since July 2013 as an independent director. He is currently also the chairman of the Nomination and Remuneration Committee.

7) Answer: B)

The Union Ministry of Women and Child Development is organising the sixth edition of the festival.Three-day ‘Women of India Organic Festival’ will begin at Leisure Valley in Sector-10 here on Saturday to celebrate and promote women farmers and entrepreneurs in the organic sector from the remotest parts of India.The Women of India Organic Festival has been held annually in New Delhi since 2015, and makes its debut in Chandigarh this year. Through this festival, the Ministry aims to educate people about its various initiatives and schemes relating to women and children.

8) Answer: E)

To mark employment generation for 1.06 lakh youths in a year, Government of Jharkhand organized Global Skill Summit – 2019 in Ranchi during which appointment letters were given to all the candidates. Jharkhand is the only state in the country where three global summits were organized in a row merely in four years. Shri Dharmendra Pradhan, Minister for Petroleum and Natural Gas, &Skill Development and Entrepreneurship today attended the summit

9) Answer: A)

The Coimbatore city traffic police launched a mobile application ‘Police-E-Eye’ for the public to report traffic violation.The application will enable public to take pictures of traffic rule violators and upload them for the police to view and take actions.The app was developed by a seven-member team of Aveon Infotech

10) Answer: A)

Indian Army organised the Army Technology Seminar-2019 in New Delhi.Theme of the seminar is “Disruptive Impact of Emerging Technologies on Land Warfare”. The seminar was aimed to bring together stakeholders in the military, academia and industry to provide perspective on the available and emerging technologies.The event was attended by Dr Subhash Bhamre, Raksha Rajya Mantri, Gen Bipin Rawat, Chief of the Army Staff, Shri Ajay Kumar, Secretary Department of Defence Production and other dignitaries from Ministry of Defence.